Obituary of Kevin Arthur Bennett

September 26, 1957 – Mt. Forest, Ontario

October 23, 2022 – Victoria, British Columbia

It is with profound sadness that the family of Kevin Arthur Bennett announces his passing on October 23, 2022, at the age of 65.

Kevin was born in Mt. Forest, ON, and was a graduate of the University of Western Ontario with a degree in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering. Kevin enjoyed a long and successful career in Calgary’s oil and gas industry. Kevin became a glider pilot at the age of 15 and enjoyed decades of recreational aviation. Most recently, he was a part of the Falcon Warbirds in Arizona where he proudly flew his vintage WWII Stearman biplane. Among a long list of activities and interests, Kevin was passionate about his partnership with the Calgary Stampeders Football team where he was privileged to share in three Grey Cup Championships.

Kevin will be lovingly remembered by his wife of twenty years Patricia, his son Ryan (Tarilyn), and daughter Jennifer. Kevin is also survived by his wife’s daughter Jennifer Simmons (Clark), nieces, Jaime Arthur (Ryan), Jessica Lagrotta-Snook, Meg Lagrotta-Morgan (Neil), and Christie Burnett (Travis); as well as his brother-in-law Danny Lagrotta. Kevin will be missed by his grandson Evan Bennett, granddaughter Blake Simmons, and great-nephews and great-nieces, Caleigh Arthur, Zachary Arthur, Charlize Snook, Chase Snook, Jayden Lagrotta-Morgan, Haley Burnett, and Luke Burnett. He also leaves behind his dogs, Floki, and Poppy. Kevin will be missed by many other friends and family. He was predeceased by his parents Kelley Bennett and Joan Boucher; as well as his beloved siblings, Nancy Bennett-Lagrotta, and Howard Bennett; his niece Nikki Bennett, and his infant son Randy.

A private memorial service will be held at the family’s request. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed here. Memorial donations can be made in Kevin Bennett’s name to the McInnis & Holloway Memorial Forest Tree Program at info@mcinnisandholloway.com, or to the BC Cancer Foundation (www.donate.bccancerfoundation.com).

The family wishes to send thanks to the palliative staff at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria for their care and compassion. Special thanks go to Dr. Christine Jones, District Nurse Lance Radzka, and the whole staff on the community palliative team for all their care.

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